Retirement | Empowered Financial Strategies

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

FIRE Retirement

This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

What Is a 1031 Exchange?

A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

What's your vision of retirement?

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

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Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.